Kirkstone Metals hires Roy as funding consultant

Dec 15, 2025

2025-12-15 13:32 ET – News Release

Mr. Clive Massey reports

KIRKSTONE METALS APPOINTS CLEE ROY AS GOVERNMENT & STRATEGIC FUNDING CONSULTANT

Kirkstone Metals Corp. has engaged Clee Roy as the company’s government and strategic funding consultant, effective immediately.

Mr. Roy will work closely with Kirkstone’s management team to identify, evaluate, apply for and manage government and non-government funding opportunities available at the provincial, federal and agency levels. His mandate includes overseeing the entire funding life cycle, from opportunity assessment and application preparation through compliance, reporting and postaward administration, in support of advancing Kirkstone’s mineral exploration and development initiatives.

Scope of engagement

Under this engagement, Mr. Roy will:

Identify applicable grant, contribution and low-interest loan programs relevant to exploration-stage mineral companies;
Assist with application strategy, preparation and submission;
Co-ordinate engagement with government agencies and program administrators;
Manage awarded funding through compliance, reporting and milestone tracking;
Support initiatives related to critical minerals, clean energy, innovation, environmental studies and community partnerships.

Relevant public funding environment

Kirkstone’s appointment of a dedicated government funding specialist reflects the significant capital commitments publicly announced by Canadian governments to support the critical minerals and clean energy supply chain.

Among the most relevant programs and commitments:

Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy (Natural Resources Canada) has committed up to $3.8-billion in federal funding to support critical mineral exploration, processing and supply chain development, including uranium as a foundational clean energy input.
Budget 2023 and Budget 2024 reaffirmed expanded funding for mineral exploration tax credits, clean energy infrastructure and strategic innovation programs, including support administered through Natural Resources Canada, PrairiesCan, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and regional development agencies.
The government of Saskatchewan has publicly committed to supporting uranium exploration and development through regulatory alignment, infrastructure investment and participation in federal-provincial funding programs, recognizing Saskatchewan’s role as a global uranium leader

Management believes these initiatives create meaningful opportunities for exploration-stage companies to reduce dilution, extend exploration runways and accelerate project advancement through non-dilutive capital sources.

Chief executive officer commentary

Clive Massey, president and chief executive officer of Kirkstone, commented: “We are very pleased to welcome Clee Roy as our government and strategic funding consultant. His wealth of experience navigating provincial and federal funding programs is highly complementary to Kirkstone’s growth strategy.

“Governments in Canada have made clear, public commitments to deploy significant capital in support of critical minerals and clean energy. Clee’s role will be to ensure that Kirkstone is well positioned to responsibly access these opportunities and to manage them to the highest standards once awarded.”

About Mr. Roy

Mr. Roy is a results-driven business consultant with more than 30 years of international experience, including over 23 years advising Canadian companies. His background spans business consulting, financial reporting, strategy, credit risk management, systems implementation, mergers and acquisitions, and executive training.

Since 2020, Mr. Roy has increasingly specialized in helping companies identify and secure government and industry funding, including programs related to critical minerals, innovation and clean energy transition initiatives. He has worked with agencies including Natural Resources Canada, PrairiesCan and provincial economic development bodies, assisting clients from application through postaward compliance and reporting.

About Kirkstone Metals Corp.

Kirkstone Metals is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on uranium assets that support the global transition to clean, reliable and secure energy. The company’s projects include the Gorilla Lake uranium project and the Key Lake Road uranium project, both located within the Athabasca basin — one of the world’s most prolific uranium regions. Kirkstone is committed to responsible development, technical excellence and disciplined capital management.

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